Heatwaves and Extreme Weather Quiz

A short burst of high temperature followed by a quick decrease

A sudden drop in temperature during summer

An extreme weather event with extended periods of high temperature (correct)

A period of heavy rainfall in a region

During the transition between seasons

In the winter when an area has low pressure

Irrespective of the weather conditions

In the summer when an area has high pressure (correct)

They have no impact on vulnerable groups

They can cause diseases and even death (correct)

They lead to a decrease in electricity consumption

They only affect crops and livestock

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